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Emerald Bay State Park

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South Lake Tahoe
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    Johann N.
    "lazy day at emerald lake"(2 Tips)
    Ro J.
    "Hike down to the beach for gorgeous views and pristine blue waters."(4 Tips)
    Rae
    "Beautiful views and a variety of doable hiking trails."(3 Tips)
    maite a.
    "Recommended the Rubicon trail."(3 Tips)
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  • Tim D.
    Tim DMarch 10, 2013
    Be careful driving through here during the winter months. Assholes from the Bay Area drive like psychopaths. The speeds are posted for a REASON. Doing 20 over is dangerous ANYWHERE.
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    板津 魁彦July 6, 2013
    if you come by small group go with tahoe queen, but if you come with a group of friends rent a yacht boat drive out to the island and swim there its beautiful! more privacy less crowded!
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    amanda brookeSeptember 12, 2017
    once you hike down the trail, there are paths that take you around the lake so it's never too crowded and you have your own space.
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    Sunny =)January 21, 2016
    Used to come here a lot when we were kids - spent every Thanksgiving here for years! Loved it then and love it now.
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  • Ro J.
    Ro JOctober 9, 2012
    Hike down to the beach for gorgeous views and pristine blue waters.
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  • Raeheart icon on user image
    RaeNovember 19, 2015
    Beautiful views and a variety of doable hiking trails.
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    maite aSeptember 5, 2016
    Recommended the Rubicon trail. Gourgeus views
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    M. ScottOctober 25, 2017
    Great views
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  • Yulia Z.
    Yulia ZiSeptember 18, 2016
    You haven't really been to Tahoe, unless you had seen Emerald Bay.
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  • Antony E.heart icon on user image
    Antony EcheverriaSeptember 16, 2019
    Lovely place
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  • Kira M.
    Kira MaixnerMarch 11, 2015
    Get to the island. Get on the water! Read more
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  • Sue D.heart icon on user image
    Sue DickmanOctober 9, 2018
    It’s Beautiful
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  • Amy B.heart icon on user image
    Amy BJanuary 1, 2015
    Limited parking. Not a problem in the winter but expect an issue in the summer.
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  • Travheart icon on user image
    TravAugust 24, 2013
    Get out to the island
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  • Johann N.
    Johann NaylorAugust 26, 2010
    Take a lazy day at emerald lake, bring provisions for all day, and a swimsuit.
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  • Ricardo W.heart icon on user image
    Ricardo WolterApril 29, 2015
    Vistas espetaculares!!!
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  • nacho m.heart icon on user image
    nacho martinezDecember 8, 2018
    Vistas hermosas gracias!
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